Copy of a Letter from Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm, to HM Envoy in Persia, Sir Harford Jones
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- Copy of a Letter from Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm, to HM Envoy in Persia, Sir Harford Jones
- Date:
- 1810/1810
- Description:
- Abstract: Copy of a letter from the British Government of India’s Envoy to Persia [Iran], Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm, to HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia, Sir Harford Jones, of 15 July 1810. The letter contains Malcolm's views concerning the Definitive Treaty [Preliminary Treaty of Friendship and Alliance] between Britain and Persia. In the letter, Malcolm recommends the establishment of a permanent military force in Persia to provide for Persia’s defence and stability, and therefore create in Persia a buffer to protect the north western frontier of India. Malcolm also gives reflections on the present state of forces in Persia, recommendations for the composition and leadership of his proposed force, his views on the possible factors that might affect Anglo-Persian relations, and makes suggestions for the future of Britain's relationship with the King [Shah], Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, and the Heir Apparent [Crown Prince], Abbas Mirza.The letter was enclosed in Jones's secret letter of 26 July 1810, which was received on 21 November 1810.Physical description: 1 item (12 folios)
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Letter
- Type (Narrower):
- Letters
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Military affairs
Treaties
Shah of Persia
Crown Prince of Persia - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100038378586.0x0000c8_ar
81055/vdc_100038378586.0x0000c8_en
IOR/L/PS/9/68/57
IOR/L/PS/9/68/57